Suggestion for Public Input VA Master Plan

Here is some language that may be useful when compiling public input "from the perspective of handlebar"

The VA is aware that the sheer dimensions of the site have significant circulation impacts on the surrounding communities. Brentwood and Westwood, two dense neighborhoods which are only a short distance apart, have become effectivley divided, especially for non-motorized traffic participants

Given US DOT guidance on accomodating pedestrians and bicycles (15 March 2010),
given medical focus of the site and the positive health impacts of active transportation,
given the large number of  veteran site users who do not have access to motorized transportation,
given a large population of cyclists going to and from ULCA,
given a large population of cyclists going to and from the Beach Path (Coastal Commission)
given the aim to reduce motorized trips between UCLA Medical School and the VA Hospital,
given the lack of alternative routes,
given the existing bike infrastructure (Beverly Glen,Church Lane connection)
given the desire to expand community outreach,
given to goal to reduce parking demand and offer better bike access for its employees and clients

This plan directs future development 

To design for a high degree of bikeability on the entire site
To include high class bike and pedestrian facilities in East  / West and Southern direction which will give cyclists the opportunity to reach destinations on the site and to comfortably traverse the site
To include high class bike parking facilities for all locations
To maintain gate opening hours which reflect the needs of the cycling community
To work with the National Cemetery to open its site for bicycle transit traffic
To pursue an expansion of the National Cemetery onto the VA site only if bicycle traffic is not negatively affected 

The VA also commits to establish a Bicycle Advisory Committee to improve communication with the bicycle community which is impacted by its geography